Darryl Blackstock

There was a somewhat unusual sight Monday night on the Ravens' sideline.

Starting inside linebacker Jameel McClain was standing on the edge of the field, watching backup Dannell Ellerbe take the majority of the workload opposite middle linebacker Ray Lewis during a 44-13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Signed to a three-year, $10.5 million contract in March, McClain hadn't been benched and he wasn't hurt.

McClain was designated to play against obvious run formations with Ellerbe's extended playing time stemming from the Bengals' tendency to pass often.

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